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Category Archives: Choosing Behaviour
Reality Check: Mirror, Mirror
If you’ve ever watched someone you care about act in ways that are non-effective, or even self-destructive, then you know how difficult it is to stand by. You may feel that you need to say or do something. Samuel’s family … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, offering information, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Saddle Up!
The professional organization that’s associated with teaching the world Choice Theory occasionally sends out inspirational quotes. A recent one came from an unexpected source: John Wayne. According to the Duke, “Courage is when you are scared to death, but you … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, making choices, total behaviour
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Reality Check: The Fight That Never Happens
Does the tension and stress in your life contribute to your physical health? Likely so. Is there anything that you can do about it? That’s the big question, isn’t it?
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Tagged dissatisfaction, need satisfaction, total behaviour
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Reality Check: Hot Buttons
“He pushes my buttons! He knows that I have a temper so he gets me going; then he walks away smirking as if he had nothing to do with it. He does it on purpose to get me into trouble. … Continue reading
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Tagged conflict, dissatisfaction, internal & external control
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Reality Check: For a fresh start, write your “wants”
Any time is an opportunity for a fresh start. We could work on improving our lives and relationships continuously, all year long. Just because we could, though, doesn’t mean that we do! However, when a new year rolls around, it … Continue reading
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Tagged examining wants, perception, self-evaluation
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Reality Check: Mottoes, Slogans, and Sayings
“Live your dream!” “Take pride in your work” “Be true to yourself!” “Have a great day!” We’ve all heard them, and maybe even used them. These are the slogans, mottoes, and sayings that we sometimes use to replace thoughtful conversation. … Continue reading
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Tagged "should", internal & external control, learning
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Reality Check: Optimism or Pessimism: Can you choose?
If pessimism has a hold on you, the idea that you can choose optimism instead won’t sound very realistic. What is optimism, anyway? Reality therapy says that behaviour has four aspects: thinking, feeling, action, and physiological effects. You can “feel … Continue reading
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Tagged choosing actions, choosing thoughts, making choices
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